Big Girl in a Skinny World: How to Put Together a Chic Outfit

This week when I was contemplating what to write for this blog post, I began to sift through my inbox. I noticed a reoccurring question: "How do I put a chic outfit together?" It seems many of you may have all the right components for a great outfit, but don't have the slightest idea how to put it together. Many of you reference a favorite celebrity's style, but feel it's impossible to achieve on your own. But the truth is, it isn't.

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Style is all about how you wear it. Check out your favorite ensembles in magazines or ad campaigns—notice how they are all about layers of interest. A great outfit usually has multiple components (think the Olsen twins—you can't quite rest your eyes on one particular thing). If styling an outfit seems difficult for you, research! It's not like homework. I find fashion blogs like WhoWhatWear.com and thesartorialist.com invaluable for both tracking the latest fashion trends and finding inspiration. Then try the Monkey See, Monkey Do approach. Visit these sites often enough and you'll find yourself adding their influences into your looks.